American film actress
Born: January 29, 1940
Katharine Juliet Ross was born January 29, 1940, in Hollywood, CA, to Katherine (née Mullen) and Dudley Tying Ross. Her father, who also worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, was a commander in the US Navy when she was born. His navy career shuttled the family around to Virginia, then Palo Alto, and finally to Walnut Creek, outside of San Francisco, where Ross grew up.
Ross graduated from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek in 1957 and attended Diablo Valley College in the Bay Area, where she took part in her first on-screen work in a student film. Moving to San Francisco, into an apartment on Stockton Street above a grocery store, she began her acting career as an understudy in Actor’s Workshop productions, and was soon auditioning for roles. She was also married in 1960 to college sweetheart Joel Fabiani, the first of her five husbands.
Work came quickly for Ross, at first mainly in television westerns, and indeed, westerns would make up the majority of her best-known work, her natural beauty being a strong asset in that genre. She made her TV debut in an episode of Sam Benedict (1962), and her first film role was in the Civil War era Shenandoah (1965) starring James Stewart. Ross’s career as a leading actress began in earnest in 1967, with her strong turn co-starring with James Caan and Simone Signoret in Games (1967) and The Graduate (1967). Ross’s performance as Elaine earned her a Supporting Actress Oscar nomination.
Katharine Ross’s 5 most popular quotes
- If the sky were to suddenly open up, there would be no law, there would be no rule. There would be only you and your memories, the choices you’ve made and the people you’ve touched.
- One of an actor’s fears is that your current project could be your last project.
- After rehearsals or a performance, you’re wired and tired and it takes a while to calm down.
- I have been fascinated with survival and having to go on no matter what. That always appealed to me.
- The hardest thing about becoming famous is trying not to lose yourself. The thing I like best about it is the recognition of my work.
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